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NEW SEMESTER—Located in C.B. Hedgcock, NMUs Financial Aid office is a source for students whether it be with scholarships, job opportunities or internships.
On campus sources for job opportunities, future career skill builders
April 29, 2022
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ASNMU swears in new assembly
April 27, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
SHAKE IT OFF—Mark Shevy, professor and Zumba instructor, leads a Zumba class with a positive attitude. Shevy will lead the Stress-Buster Zumbathon event tomorrow from 7-8:30 p.m. at the PEIF.
Stress-Buster Zumbathon held Friday for students to shake off stress
April 21, 2022
EARTH WEEK— DivestNMUs climate march will end at Cohodas Hall with speakers and informational tables. Ryley Wilcox/NW
DivestNMU closes Earth Week with guest speaker and climate march
April 21, 2022
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
Opinion—It’s time for an Unhinged Girl Spring
April 27, 2022
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
Opinion—Growing up in a cult…not fun
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
Letter to the Editor—Dotson suspension highly suspect
April 21, 2022
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
Editorial—Caring for yourself during exam week
April 19, 2022
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
Opinion—Why I’m a recovering perfectionist
April 15, 2022
PROMOTED - Abby O’Connell and Jondular Schertz are NMU Marching Bands new drum majors for the 22-23 season. They are expected to have around seven performances this year which is more than usual and will keep the drum majors busy with practicing for each show.
Meet NMU’s new drum majors chosen for ’22-’23 season
May 1, 2022
FINAL PERFORMANCE - Erin Colwitz directs her choirs on Thursday April 21. For many senior performers, this was their final choir performance.
Choirs reflect on social justice issues in final concert
May 1, 2022
POETRY IN MOTION - Topaz Winters reads aloud some of her work as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Winters is an accomplished writer from Singapore at only 22 years old who recently published her third poetry collection.
Visiting poet Topaz Winters reflects on her writing journey
April 26, 2022
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
Medicine garden to be created over summer months
April 26, 2022
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
Coffee Crawl raises awareness about sexual assault
April 22, 2022
EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
April 27, 2022
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME—Marquettes newest gaming store, Iron Golem Games, holds new opportunities for gamers to come and enjoy. Dallas Wiertella/NW
Iron Golem Games presents area’s newest gaming hub
April 22, 2022
CLAWING TO THE FINISH—NMU midfielder #12 Madeline Bittell rifles a pass to a teammate during the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Concordia St Paul on Wednesday, April 13. NMU closes out the regular season this weekend against Davenport and Grand Valley State. Travis Nelson/NW
Lacrosse plays for GLIAC seeding in final regular season weekend
April 22, 2022
A FUN ENDING—NMU swimmers look ready for an event earlier in the season. Both teams had good seasons, and finished the year with a team scrimmage. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics
Swim and Dive ends successful season with fun team scrimmage
April 20, 2022
FF—NMU midfielder #30 Maddi Bast runs with the ball while being heavily pursued by Concordia St. Paul #4 midfielder Katie Moynihan. The Wildcats have dropped their third straight game, all at home. Travis Nelson/NW
Laxers ousted by Concordia St. Paul, 13-10
April 15, 2022

The North Wind

The North Wind
Exercise and recreational resources available at the PEIF

Exercise and recreational resources available at the PEIF

Dallas Wiertella • June 2, 2021

The PEIF is NMU’s recreational and physical fitness center and offers many different facilities open to all students throughout each semester. Home to a weight room, two basketball courts, six racquetball...

QUITE AN OPENING TEST—The NMU Womens Soccer celebrates a goal. The Cats will have almost two weeks of practice and a scrimmage under their belts when they square off with Division I UWGB in an exhibition match on Friday, Aug. 27. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Women’s soccer gears up for GLIAC Tournament play

Dallas Wiertella • April 25, 2021

The NMU Women’s Soccer team ended its regular season with two wins this past weekend. They started off with a shutout against Purdue Northwest University (6-0) on Friday, followed by their close battle...

GOTTA CATCH EM ALL— The recent Pokémon card trend has taken the community and country by storm. Its been a common theme to see community members with packs of cards at their disposal. Dallas Wiertella/NW

Risk and reward: Pokémon card frenzy creates industry uncertainty

Dallas Wiertella • April 22, 2021

Many Pokémon card collectors are facing a new challenge of getting their hands on card packs due to a new investment trend. Now you can take the gamble of opening a pack of cards for $4 and have a chance...

TOURNEY CHAMPS—The NMU Volleyball team poses for a celebratory picture after defeating Michigan Tech in straight sets in the GLIAC Tournament title game. The Wildcats picked up their first conference tournament title in 18 years. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

‘Cats volleyball wins first GLIAC Tournament title since 2003

Dallas Wiertella • April 16, 2021

The NMU Volleyball team took some hardware home to end their season with three wins in three days to capture the GLIAC Tournament title this past weekend.Wins over Davenport University (3-1), Grand Valley...

NEARING THE END—The NMU Womens Soccer team celebrates a goal at home in a game earlier this season. The Wildcats look to close out the regular season with a pair of conference home games against Purdue Northwest and Wisconsin-Parkside. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.

Women’s soccer ends regular season with two home tilts

Dallas Wiertella • April 15, 2021

The NMU Women’s Soccer team comes off of a 1-0-1 record this past weekend with a 0-0 tie against Ferris State University and a 1-0 victory against Northwood University. The two results push the Wildcats...

CONFERENCE CHAMPS—The NMU Volleyball team earned a share of the GLIAC title with Michigan Tech after splitting the series against the Huskies this past weekend. The Cats open up GLIAC Tournament play as the second seed. Photo courtesy of Meghan Meyer.

Volleyball splits conference title with Michigan Tech

Dallas Wiertella • April 8, 2021

This past weekend marked the final series of the regular season for the NMU Women's Volleyball team. The Wildcats finished off the season strong with a split against Michigan Tech University and won the...

GLIAC PLAY UNDERWAY—The NMU Womens Lacrosse team heads into conference action with a match against Concordia-St. Paul. Photo courtesy of Emily Renfrew.

Women’s Lacrosse begins conference play against Concordia-St. Paul

Dallas Wiertella • March 26, 2021

The NMU Women's Lacrosse team faces off against Concordia University, St. Paul this weekend for their first GLIAC game of the season. The Wildcats look to rebound after losing to Findlay last weekend...

MOUNT BOHEMIA CLOSED FOR SEASON—Its not snowy anymore like the picture of a ski lift, and that means spring is coming soon. Mount Bohemia is now closed for the season, and will be welcoming new guests in the winter. Photo courtesy of Samantha Tschirhart.

Ski season at Mount Bohemia now closed, but future visits require experience

Dallas Wiertella • March 23, 2021

As the skiing season comes to a close, we pack up our ski and snowboarding gear away and get ready for the warmer weather. If you still have snow on your mind for next year and maybe want to change the...

ALL THEY DO IS WIN—Sophomore setter Lauren Van Remortel sets the ball for one of her NMU teammates earlier this season. The NMU Womens Volleyball team is off to a strong start this year, winning seven of their first eight games. Photo courtesy of Lauren Van Remortel.

Volleyball starts season red hot with seven-game win streak

Dallas Wiertella • March 18, 2021

The NMU Women’s Volleyball team recently faced off against Northwood University and added to their win streak with a sweep over the Timberwolves. The Wildcats are now 7-1, having only one loss to Ferris...

BOWING OUT—NMU sophomore guard Samantha Potter goes up for the contested layup over two Davenport defenders during Tuesday nights game. The NMU Womens Basketball team lost to Davenport in the GLIAC Tournament, ending their season with a final record of 10-9. Dallas Wiertella/NW.

Wildcats’ Women’s Basketball season ends in GLIAC Tournament with 61-45 loss to Davenport

Dallas Wiertella • March 4, 2021

The Northern Michigan Women's Basketball team clashed with the Davenport Panthers on Tuesday night in their first game of the GLIAC Tournament. After a long struggle, the Panthers took the victory back...

WINNING WILDCATS—Sophomore guard Makaylee Kuhn goes up for a contested layup on multiple Purdue Northwest defenders. She had 34 points for game, and the Wildcats won 73-61 over Purdue Northwest. Dallas Wiertella/NW.

Wildcats’ Women’s hoops win series opener to set up sweep over Purdue Northwest

Dallas Wiertella • March 1, 2021

The NMU Women’s Basketball team faced off against Purdue Northwest’s Pride on Friday inside of the PEIF Gymnasium. The Wildcats struggled hard and brought home the victory with a 73-61 win. NMU...

GOING FOR GLIACS—The NMU Swim and Dive team has faced obstacles this season like many other have. But now the Wildcats are competing the GLIAC Championships despite the turbulent season theyve had to overcome. Photo courtesy of Connor Dorff.

NMU Swim and Dive in midst of GLIACs after turbulent season

Dallas Wiertella • February 19, 2021

Like many athletic programs, the NMU Swim and Dive team had to face the challenge of this pandemic head on. Facing cancellations, practice guidelines and even a shortage of practice time in the later...

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